Contact lab (ext 88352) in advance to arrange 1) specimen transport ASAP - laboratory staff will usually come to pick specimen up. 2) discuss specific tests required.Clinician must specify tests required. Request Immunocompromised protocol.
Additional Specimen Information
Patient specimen - Washing / lavage in sterile pottle
Aliquot Instructions
Test Method
Microscopy (Gram stain, ZN stain, PCP dependent on the requestor) and culture
Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz
